The Institute of Technology outreach helps children explore science and engineering

The Institute of Technology's Academic Programs for Excellence in Engineering and Science (APEXES) recently hosted 60 girls from the Minneapolis Afrocentric Charter School, Harvest Prep Academy. The event was in honor of Black History Month and National Engineers Week.

APEXES encourages academic excellence in engineering, physical sciences, and mathematics. The program focuses on students of color and women, and works to increase the number of students from underrepresented populations who earn degrees in these disciplines. More...